Ron Handberg is being remembered for building WCCO-TV’s identity in the 1970s and `80s. Meanwhile, two longtime radio announcers in Iowa and Minnesota have retired.
Category: Twin Cities
Weekly Log: Paul Allen Off Air After Protester Comment
Sports commentator Paul Allen has been off the air all week after making comments about “paid protesters.” Elsewhere, a Duluth public radio station is making changes to its lineup.
Weekly Log: Numerous Year-End Retirements, Moves
Several Upper Midwest journalists are retiring or moving into new roles as the year ends. Also, changes are coming to the newscast that airs on the FOX affiliate in Des Moines.
Weekly Log: More Changes at Civic’s News/Talk Network
The morning host on most of Civic Media’s News/Talk stations has announced that his show is ending. Elsewhere, a Winnipeg AM station is back on the air after two years of silence.
Weekly Log: KBEM Makes Hometown Hire for Afternoon Drive
Moves this week include a new afternoon radio host in Minneapolis, a new morning radio host in Green Bay, and retirement of a Green Bay TV GM.
Weekly Log: KELO-TV Announces New Anchor; Several Radio Moves
South Dakota’s “KELOLAND” has announced who will replace a longtime anchor who is retiring. Elsewhere, several radio hosts have found new homes.
Weekly Log: Changes at Civic Media’s Wisconsin Talk Network
Civic Media has dropped two hosts from its News/Talk lineup and added a show hosted by their Madison morning team. Elsewhere, a new morning radio show is airing in the Twin Cities.
Broadcast History: Heritage MSP Callsigns On The Move
Formats change, stations are sold, and personalities retire. But looking through broadcast history, you’ll find some heritage callsigns throughout.
Weekly Log: “Current” Changes; Longtime Iowa Anchor Departs
A longtime Iowa anchor is departing while a sports director is moving from Madison to Milwaukee. Meanwhile, MPR’s “The Current” is making schedule changes this weekend.
Weekly Log: Milwaukee’s “Game” Drops Four, Changes Lineup
The morning team at Milwaukee’s “Game” is out amid a national round of cuts at iHeartMedia. Meanwhile, there are several personnel moves at Upper Midwest TV stations.